frailty
Group 25Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (noun)
- The condition of being weak and delicate; a weakness in character or morals GRE
Example in Context
The memoir was unflinching in its examination of human frailty, including the author's own failures of courage and compassion.
Synonyms
weaknessfragilityflaw
Etymology
The state of being easily broken or weak.
- fragilis (Latin) — easily broken
Memory Aid
☕Sounds like “frail tea”
Imagine a frail old man trying to drink FRALITY tea that spills everywhere because he's too weak!
Visual Association
🍂A delicate leaf fluttering down from a tree, symbolizing fragility in nature.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “frailty” mean on the GRE?
frailty (noun) means “The condition of being weak and delicate; a weakness in character or morals”. The memoir was unflinching in its examination of human frailty, including the author's own failures of courage and compassion.
How to remember “frailty” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “frailty” sounds like “frail tea”. Imagine a frail old man trying to drink FRALITY tea that spills everywhere because he's too weak!
What are synonyms for “frailty”?
Common synonyms: weakness, fragility, flaw.